Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

in the past

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His name was Bishop, and an old schoolmate of mine.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading His name was Bishop, and an old schoolmate of mine.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

the act of departing

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His name was Bishop, and an old schoolmate of mine.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

Scottish physician who discovered that elephantiasis is spread by mosquitos and suggested that mosquitos also spread malaria (1844-1922)

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading His name was Bishop, and an old schoolmate of mine.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading MYSTERIES.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His name was Bishop, and an old schoolmate of mine.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His name was Bishop, and an old schoolmate of mine.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

on one occasion

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading His name was Bishop, and an old schoolmate of mine.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was on the morning guard-mount detail, and was the first one to see him as we were going along the picket line.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

in or at the place that

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Now, to illustrate, we lost a man out of our company two nights ago, and he was shot within ten feet of where you and I stood the night we were shot at.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you know, Frank," said Manson, a week later, as once more the two lounged beside their camp fire, "that I have the hardest kind of a task to keep myself from believing in omens, and especially the 'three warnings' business?